Eco Chic: Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2009

PUR Water – If you’re looking to ditch those plastic water bottles but you’re afraid of what may be in your tap water, why not discover PUR Water’s filter options.  PUR Water filtration systems work to remove contaminants in your tap water.  Use filters on your faucet, refrigerator, or water dispenser.

The Emancipation Network – If you’re looking for a truly unique and meaningful gift, check out the beautiful, imported handicraft products Made By Survivors of slavery and those at risk of being trafficked into slavery.  Proceeds from The Emancipation Network sales provide help, home and hope to others rescued from slavery.

Burt’s Bees – What you wear on the outside is just as important as what you consume on the inside.  Burt’s Bees believes that natural products are better for you and for the environment. Beeswax, botanical and essential oils, herbs, flowers and minerals are the types of ingredients you’ll find in their products.

Azur – Protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays shouldn’t wreak havoc on your hormones.  Azur’s all-natural, mineral-based  sunscreen provides superior protection against damaging UVA/UVB rays without chemicals that will disrupt your endocrine system.  Use it daily to treat your skin to a regular dose of anti-oxidants.

Calypso Studios – Ditch the plain, bamboo sack you’ve been using at the grocery store and check out the S.H.O.P. (Start Helping Our Planet) Totes at Calypso Studios. These beautifully designed reusable totes are created by American artists and prove that green really is the new black!